alone — having no one else present; on one's own
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having no one else present; on one's own
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈloʊn/
Example Sentences
- I can't even make instant noodles properly, let alone cook a fancy dinner.
- He decided to travel alone to find himself, but mostly found expensive hotel bills.
- You are not alone in feeling confused about this math problem.
alone
ADJECTIVE[/əˈloʊn/]
having no one else present; on one's own
She sits alone on the rooftop, watching the city lights flicker below.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'al one' (all one), combining the Old English 'æl' (all) and 'an' (one). This phrase originally meant 'entirely one' or 'wholly one,' eventually becoming a single word meaning solitary or unaccompanied.
Breakdown
a- (all) + lone (one) = alone
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I can't even make instant noodles properly, let alone cook a fancy dinner.”
“He decided to travel alone to find himself, but mostly found expensive hotel bills.”
“You are not alone in feeling confused about this math problem.”
“The internet bill alone costs more than my monthly coffee budget.”
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